Category Archives: Mindfulness

AT RISE: Solve EVERYTHING – aka: Boy Misses Bus Part Deux

Posted on 2019/09/16 by circuskitchen

Monday, September 16th 2019 (See  Missing the Bus… and Other Parenting Negotiations).   To Wit: ONCE IS  A FLUKE TWICE IS A PATTERN THREE TIMES IS A PROBLEM AT RISE:  Mom is driving Boy to school after missing the bus a second … Continue reading →

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The Story of the Taoist Farmer

Posted on 2019/09/05 by circuskitchen

A timeless, and arguably priceless, tale, FWIW. The Story of the Taosit Chinese Farmer [2:02]: https://youtu.be/OX0OARBqBp0 . . http://www.thechurning.net/there-are-no-opportunities-or-threats-the-parable-of-the-taoist-farmer/ . ♦

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Frost Mountain Yurt Getaway 2018

Posted on 2018/12/30 by circuskitchen

December 27th -30th 2018 We did it again.  Escaped to some beautifully frosted mountain woods in Maine.   #OhThePrivileges! 2018-12-28 Frost Mountain Yurt Getaway [2:43]:             See also:  https://circuskitchen.com/2018/12/28/frost-mountain-sledding/ And:  https://circuskitchen.com/2018/12/28/elegant-hubsand-a-haiku/       #BlessingsInnumerable! … Continue reading →

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Secret Juggler: What to Say to Parents During Lessons & Face Painting

Posted on 2018/11/26 by circuskitchen

Monday, November 25th 2018 The extent and degree of parents interfereing and meddling during face painting -and even juggling lessons- knows NO BOUNDS. I could write tombs complaining about it. Fortunately for you that is what I have my hubsand … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Stuff We Can Do

Posted on 2018/10/08 by circuskitchen

Thursday, October 4th 2018 Stuff Hospital Clowns Can DO (A working compendium of possible Hospital Clown, um, “Services): juggle for you juggle with our partner blow bubbles grab prize bubbles give YOU bubbles make something disappear sing you a song … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Unstuck Update

Posted on 2018/10/03 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 3rd 2018   Parenting a unicorn child can be so mysterious.  I don’t know why my daughter wanted my help getting dressed today, but I was happy to help her.  I don’t know why she agreed to the … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Unstuck Cards

Posted on 2018/10/02 by circuskitchen

October 2nd 2018   So that didn’t take long; only 4 months.  Pshah. Today ClaraJane and I finally made her “Unstuck Cards,” as divined in the June 13th post titled “Parenting: Getting Unstuck.” I enlisted her help, so she could … Continue reading →

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Just a Relaxing Saturday

Posted on 2018/09/22 by circuskitchen

Saturday, September 22nd 2018 Nothing to see here folks. *Yawn.*   2018-09-22 Just a Relaxing Saturday [33 seconds]:   Too bad domestic life with kids is so booor-ring. #not #infactnever ♥♥

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Parenting: Getting Unstuck

Posted on 2018/06/13 by circuskitchen

June 13th 2018 Today I said this to my daughter: Me:  Sweetheart I want to talk with you about something.  You know how sometimes when you don’t like something or you get stressed, you… I don’t know a better way … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness: Just Breathe (Video)

Posted on 2018/05/07 by circuskitchen

May 2018 I just love this Just Breathe video about Mindfulness. Just Breathe” by Julie Bayer Salzman & Josh Salzman (Wavecrest Films) [3:41]:   That’s three minutes and 41 seconds very well spent. #MindfulnessIsASuperPower  #WithMindfulnessAllThingsArePossible #MindfulnessIsTheAnswer ♥

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